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On'yomi
ザイ・スイ・セイ
ZAI / SUI / SEI
Kun'yomi
かる・けず.る
karu / kezuru

dose · medicine · drug

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Strokes10
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Radicalknife(2)
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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

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斉 + sword

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of equal and sword. Making equal with sword.

Symbolism

Drug, detergent, dispensing. Represents medicine.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Preparing medicine

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

良薬は口に苦し

りょうやくはくちににがし

Good medicine tastes bitter

Effective advice is often unpleasant to hear